Reborn With the Infinite Gods System

Chapter 21: 21: Splitting Mindset

The group moved silently through the hall, the walls made of a shimmering crimson metal. The floors, composed of the same material, felt oddly squishy beneath their feet, while the ceiling above was luminous, casting a strange golden glow.

As they walked, their heads constantly on a swivel to avoid being caught off guard by a Fatek ambush, Nameless found himself distracted. His gaze was fixed on the wide screen before him, his chin resting on his hand as he contemplated a bright idea. The ambush they had just survived had significantly thinned out the ship's forces.

Yet, a nagging feeling gnawed at him about the absence of further Fatek attacks.

Normally, after the initial assault, at least three more Fatek would have been waiting. But none were present. This ship was considerably larger than the usual C-Rank vessels. Still, Nameless chose not to dwell on this, focusing instead on more pressing matters.

**//Stats//**

Name: Axel Teras

Exp: 8/100

Level: 17

Job class: None

*Strength: 29

*Agility: 20

*Senses: 6

*Mana: 19

*Health: 20/20

*Stat points: 12

Nameless nodded as he noticed something new about the system. After leaving the trial, leveling up only added one point to some stats, while others varied in a way he couldn't quite grasp, unlike the more predictable system during the trial. He was nearing level twenty, and it struck him how much harder it would become to level up.

'It won't be easy forever. Maybe at level twenty or so, it'll take more time to level up, just like during the trial. I'll need to figure out how to improve my skills more to compensate for that.'

The only skill that still troubled him was *KING OF THE UNDEAD*. Unlike *DECEASED TOUCH*, which had kicked in instinctively when he was on the brink of death, he wasn't sure the same would happen with this one.

'I'm curious, but I'll leave it until I get out of this kill zone. I should at least invest my points and prepare for the next wave.'

Nameless, with his newfound wisdom, decided not to dump all his points into Strength. Instead, he balanced it out by investing in Agility this time.

*Strength: 30

*Agility: 29

*Senses: 8

Loki's expression faltered slightly at Nameless' statement. 'He's quite good, smarter than I expected him to be. He could decode that entire situation just from a few mistakes I made.'

"That's some great detective work; it proves you're human," Loki applauded slowly, with an encouraging smile that was clearly fake.

"I'm not sure how you're so good at fighting, but I'd like to go up against you after all this," Hera frowned deeply, stretching a hand out to Nameless for a handshake.

Too bad Nameless wasn't kind enough to take it. He saw it as a trap, a pile of shit extended for him to bite on.

"My ability is to create mystical weapons from my body," Hera added, trying to earn Nameless' trust after he left her hand hanging.

After she said this, there was a subtle shift in the atmosphere around Nameless.

'Do you take me for a fool? The moment I shake your hand, your gloves, which have been soaked in that stupid truth serum, will activate. You know I have no gloves on my left hand, which is why you offered to shake that way. You want to know my ability and get closer to me. Why?'

Hera's cheeks reddened as she bit her lips and murmured, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to know you a bit more. I'm ashamed to say this, but I have barely anyone but my brother to talk to or make friends with... It's embarrassing, but I'd like to be your friend, even if it means forcing myself on you."

The story was so authentic...

'Bullcrap! What kind of two-year-old TV show are you trying to imitate? I'll go with it for now and—'

"We've come to a decision!" Captain Rowin's words broke the murmuring of the group.

"We'll be splitting up into teams. Since there are thirteen of us left, we'll operate like this:

I'll lead a team of four: Gomez, Klystron, Gabe, Emma, and Paul. You'll take the tunnel on the far end.

Richard, Braun, you and you will take the one on the right.

I'll go with Hera, Loki, and Nameless through the middle." Captain Rowin ordered. The group immediately gathered with their assigned team members, awaiting further instructions.

"Now, make sure to clear your end. Once you're done, meet back at this point. If you spot the leader of this ship, do not engage. Hide until help arrives..."

Nameless couldn't help but admire Rowin's leadership skills. It wasn't the safest option, but it was certainly the best under the circumstances. Now, the only issue...

{Axel, do you feel that bloodlust?}

Axel turned his gaze around slightly, careful not to alert any suspicion, to see the familiar face of Velerium manifesting beside him.

Strangely, he didn't panic and ignored the fact that Velerium had appeared in an instant.

'From what I see, there's no one who can see you but me.'

{Yes...}

{You must sense it too, don't you?}

{That bloodlust... they exhibit...}

'They...?'